Consultant Radiologist

Job summary

We are currently recruiting Consultant Radiologists to join our friendly Radiology Team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust ( LGT) . We are seeking General Consultant Radiologists and are happy to consider applications across all specialty interests including Paediatric, breast and chest, to help complement our team and grow our services. These posts will support routine clinical work and further develop the sub-specialty interests in the department. This is in addition to the capacity that has been created due the two new Community Diagnostic Centre's which have now become operational at Eltham and Queen Marys Sidcup.

The successful candidates will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich or University Hospital, Lewisham, with rotation to the other Hospital sites as required.

Please note JD going through RC approval.

Main duties of the job

The general radiology commitment will include plain film reporting, ultrasound, MRI and CT work, and will have timetabled commitments in these. We will be flexible in accommodating an area of specialist interest, and with the department covering the full spectrum of imaging services the opportunities are broad. The job plan enclosed is indicative but will be tailored differently depending on sub-specialty requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and expanding radiology department. We are currently driving improvements through major transformation programmes to improve patient flows, fulfill rising demand, and install rigorous service management.

In addition to the CDC programme, we are building a dedicated SEL ENT surgical unit at Lewisham which will cater for ENT patients across South East London and we are expanding the Urology services at Lewisham. LGT is front and centre of the progress being made in Imaging in South East London and we work very closely with our network partners to drive improvements for the entire sector.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Job description
Job responsibilities

a. Clinical Responsibilities

1. To provide high quality health care for patients referred for diagnosis and treatment, including outpatients, inpatients.

2. To contribute to the general radiology work of the Trust and assist in achieving all waiting time targets including 2 and 18 week waits

3. To complement the existing expertise within the department

4. To contribute actively to all aspects of the hospital affairs, as deemed appropriate by the Department/Division.

5. To be actively involved in MDT meetings providing cover for colleagues as required

6. To provide prompt effective advice for General Practitioners and Hospital Doctors.

7. To provide cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of annual leave.

8. To contribute to all other aspects of the Division and Hospitals affairs, including relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings.

b. Medical Education & Teaching

To contribute to regular training and teaching sessions.
To provide teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and trainees in radiology, and radiographers in co-operation with other members of the Consultant staff.
Participate in medical student, FY1 and FY2 teaching
Teaching and mentoring Specialist Registrars (Radiology)

c. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Active participation in audit and research projects; implementing findings as appropriate in clinical practice
To lead and / or participate in the Errors and Discrepancy meetings in Radiology
To support the Hospitals Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.
To participate in educational and audit meetings and meet CPD requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Policy, Planning and Management

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
Comply with all Trust policies
To lead or participate in the development of improved workflow through the Radiology Department, ensuring better patient experience and increased efficiency. This is a specimen plan reflecting proposed activities. Flexibility in these sessions is necessary depending on the changing demands on the service.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MBBS of equivalent
FRCR or equivalent
Registration
Essential
Full Registration with the GMC
To be on the Specialist Register for Clinical Radiology on the date of commencement in post or to be within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Be on a UK training program at date of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
General radiology experience in PF, CT, MRI, USS and Fluoroscopy
Desirable
Working experience in the UK
Sub Specialist interest in Musculoskeletal/ Uro radiology/GI/Chest/Gynae/head and neck/oncology imaging skills imaging skills
General non vascular intervention
Clinical Audit
Essential
Understand the principles of audit Experience required
Desirable
Evidence of participation in audit projects
Support departmental audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
Teaching ability and experience to all staff groups
Desirable
Contribute to medical student and other teaching
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
General IT skills and managerial skills to support Radiological work
Ability to work in and build teams for effective clinical management
Awareness of importance of participation in all aspects of clinical governance
Other Attributes
Essential
Patient focused
Team player
Flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address
Queen Elisabeth Hospital

Cross site

Woolwich

SE18 4QH